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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Elizabethtown College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elizabethtown College is larger than than Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,021 students vs. 1,988 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Seton Hill University than Elizabethtown College ($39,674.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Elizabethtown College ($24,576 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 5.6% lower than costs at Seton Hill University ($12,642 vs. $13,350)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College as Seton Hill University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 32.3% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($28,325 vs. $21,405)
Elizabethtown College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Elizabethtown College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Elizabethtown College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown College or Seton Hill University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Seton Hill University and Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Seton Hill University (79% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $10,800 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Elizabethtown College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill University and Elizabethtown College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/